NIKE AIR JORDAN 1 RETRO HIGH OBSIDIAN UNC

Description

The Air Jordan 1 High “Obsidian/University Blue” is a 2019 release of the legendary silhouette in a colorway inspired by Michael Jordan’s college career at the University of North Carolina.

Similar to the women’s exclusive “UNC Patent Leather” colorway that released in February 2019. This fall release in men’s sizing replaces the glossy patent leather construction with full-grain leather for the Sail, Obsidian, and University Blue color blocking. The clean look became an instant hit, and the Air Jordan 1 High “Obsidian/University Blue” is now yet another coveted colorway of Michael Jordan’s first signature shoe.

Michael Jordan’s salad days at the University of North Carolina and the Tar Heels’ classic powder blue/white color scheme have served as inspiration for his signature footwear. So it’s no surprise to see the ever-popular Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG surface in another fresh UNC-esque makeup. Although the construction is indeed classic leather instead of the patent used on the last Tar Heel-themed Air Jordan 1 that released as part of NBA All-Star Weekend 2019. There are some other noticeable differences here as well. The Tar Heel palette is interpreted in an alternate fashion. As the overlays are split between a light powder blue on the heel/collar flaps and a dark obsidian on the collar itself, the midfoot Swoosh, the eyestays, and the mudugard. Both of these bold blues are held together literally and figuratively by a sail base. And a white midsole/obsidian outsole combo complete the look.